Bishop’s Committee June Meeting Minutes and Links
You can read the minutes of the June meeting here and read the links here.
July 19th: Proper 11, the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
Paying attention to the news, we may find ourselves (regardless of what media we consume!) counting off: child of the evil one, child of the evil one, child of the evil one. I heard those sermons growing up and I hope this isn’t one of them! It’s Jesus who sends the angels to do the collecting, not us.
Anti-Racism Plans and Priorities in the Diocese of Olympia
Click here to read a news update from the Bishop’s Office about this important work.
July 12th: Proper 10, the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
The Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews is the vicar of St. Hilda St. Patrick. The sermon for Sunday, July 12th, was preached extemporaneously . The gospel text was Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23.
Bishop’s Committee Meeting Minutes for May
The Bishop’s Committee continues to meet virtually, via Zoom. The monthly minutes and Links reports will be available online for the foreseeable future — since they can’t be posted in the parish hall. Once the minutes have been approved, the links will run for two weeks in What’s Happening but will continue to be available …
July 5th: Proper Nine, the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
We carry a heavy load when we close our eyes to the existence one of Gods creations. Bring your guilt and justifications and find rest and receive God’s grace and spiritual knowledge.
Newsflash: Ordinations to the Priesthood
From the Bishop: Ordinations to the Priesthood Tonight! June 30, 6:30pm Livestreamed from Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Join from the Saint Mark’s Livestream Page.
June 28th: Proper Eight, the Fourth Sunday after Pentecost
The falling monuments to white supremacy — whether cast in metal and bought from a catalogue or on state flags — make it clear that we’re at least as divided as we’ve ever been. This is what Jesus sends his disciples to. This is when Jesus promises a reward. This is when the church, Jesus’ body on earth here and now, is called to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ.
In-Person Worship to Resume on July 19!
For more information about how this will work and the precautions we are taking, read Fr. Joseph’s message.